Zapdos vs Electivire: Stats, Type Matchups & Which Is Better
Base Stats
| Zapdos | Stat | Electivire |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | HP | 75 |
| 90 | Attack | 123 |
| 85 | Defense | 67 |
| 125 | Sp. Atk | 95 |
| 90 | Sp. Def | 85 |
| 100 | Speed | 95 |
| 580 | Total | 540 |
Stat Spread
- Zapdos
- Electivire
Quick Verdict
Electivire owns the type matchup, landing 1× on Zapdos with STAB. Zapdos hits harder, its Sp. Atk of 125 topping the other's 123 by 2. Zapdos outspeeds by 5 points (100 vs 95) and moves first. Zapdos is the bulkier wall, 38 points ahead on combined HP/Def/Sp.Def (265 vs 227).
Type Matchup
Zapdos → Electivire: 0.5×
Electivire → Zapdos: 1×
Zapdos
Weak toIce 2×Rock 2×
ResistsGrass 0.5×Fighting 0.5×Bug 0.5×Steel 0.5×
Immune toGround 0×
Electivire
Weak toGround 2×
ResistsElectric 0.5×Steel 0.5×
Zapdos vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Ice (2×), Rock (2×), but resists Fighting (0.5×), Grass (0.5×). It is immune to Ground (0×). Electivire vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Ground (2×), but resists Electric (0.5×).
Which Should You Pick?
Choose Zapdos if…
- you want the bigger hitter — Sp. Atk 125 vs 123
- you want to move first — 5 more Speed
- you want to eat hits — 38 more combined bulk
- you value raw HP (90)
Choose Electivire if…
- you want the type edge (1× STAB into Zapdos)
- you prefer fewer weaknesses (1 vs 2)